Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, system and method for making an admixture of a polymer and carbon nanomaterials (CNM). The admixture of such embodiments comprise about 10% or less by weight (wt %) of CNMs. The CNM content of such admixture may impart new or enhanced properties to the admix and to materials and products made therefrom. Such new or enhanced products may include enhanced tensile strength, new or enhanced electronic medical, structural thermal, catalytic properties or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for coating a surface. The method comprises providing a towelette moistened with a mixture of constituents to form a non-aqueous silicon-based composition comprising 7% to 80% (w/w of the total composition) polysilazane, 1% to 10% (w/w of the total composition) polysilane, 0.2% to 1% (w/w of the total composition) polysiloxane, and 20% to 70% (w/w of the total composition) at least one organic solvent; wherein polysilazane is present in a 10:1 to 110:1 weight ratio to polysiloxane; and wherein the polysilane is of a formula (R1R2Si)n, wherein n is greater than 1, and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkylamino, aryl, aralkyl, or alkylsilyl. The mixture from the towelette to form a coating on a surface and the coating is cured ambiently without additional heat. Also provided are towelettes containing the mixture.

Abstract: A resin composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene structural unit content of 20 to 60 mol %; (B) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene structural unit content of not less than 70 mol %; and (C) a sorbic acid ester; wherein the sorbic acid ester (C) is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 10 ppm based on the weight of the resin composition. The resin composition is resistant to coloration.

Abstract: A photoluminescent coating material which contains: a hydrocarbon-based solvent (A) that has an aniline point of 40° C. or higher; a resin (B1) that is incompatible with the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A); a solvent (C) that is compatible with the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A) and the resin (B1) while having a lower boiling point than the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A); and a scale-like aluminum (D).

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition and masterbatch pellets, which enable a molded resin composition product to improve both flexural modulus and Izod impact strength, and a molded resin composition product having both improved flexural modulus and improved Izod impact strength, and a method for producing the same. The resin composition includes 45 to 95 mass % of an olefin polymer, 1 to 50 mass % of fibrous basic magnesium sulfate, 0.00001 to 0.8 mass % of spherical silica particles, and 0.1 to 10 mass % of a lubricant. Also, the masterbatch pellets are for production of the resin composition by kneading the masterbatch pellets with a diluent containing olefin polymer, and the masterbatch pellets contain 10 to 50 mass % of an olefin polymer, 35 to 80 mass % of fibrous basic magnesium sulfate, 0.00005 to 5.0 mass % of spherical silica particles, and 0.5 to 10 mass % of a lubricant.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyether polyol is provided, including a Mannich base and an epoxide. The epoxide is selected from ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide. The Mannich base has a structure represented by a formula (I). In the Mannich base, flame-retardant groups, i.e., halogens are introduced at the second, fourth and sixth positions of a phenyl group, and flame-retardant elements, i.e., halogens and nitrogen are introduced into synthesized polyether polyol. The amount of active hydrogen in the Mannich base is small so that side reactions during synthesis of the polyether polyol are reduced, and the viscosity of the polyether polyol is lowered. A flame-retardant polyurethane material is also provided, synthesized from raw materials comprising the above-mentioned flame-retardant polyether polyol and an isocyanate. Due to autocatalytic performance of tertiary amido in the flame-retardant polyether polyol, use of a catalyst can be reduced and even avoided during the synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition at least comprising A) an adduct of isocyanatosilanes with hydroxy-functional compounds and B) a tin-free catalyst, and also to a coating composition comprising at least the composition and to the use of the coating composition.

Abstract: In an embodiment a solvent composition can comprise, based on the total volume of the solvent composition, 10 to 95 volume percent of a first solvent, wherein the first solvent has Hansen solubility parameters of: 15 MPa0.5??D?17 MPa0.5, 4??P?10.5 MPa0.5, and 7??H?10 MPa0.5; 5 to 95 volume percent of a second solvent, wherein the second solvent has Hansen solubility parameters of: 16 MPa0.5??D?17.5 MPa0.5, 0??P?3 MPa0.5, and 0??H?3 MPa0.5; and 0 to 85 volume percent parachlorobenzotrifluoride; wherein the amounts of the first solvent, the second solvent, and parachlorobenzotrifluoride sum to at least 85 volume percent. The first solvent can comprise methyl acetate, acetone, dimethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, n-butylamine, propyl acetate, tetrahydrofuran, or a combination thereof. The second solvent can comprise cyclohexene, cyclohexane, cyclopentane, methylcyclohexane, or a combination thereof. The solvent compositions are particularly useful in an adhesive composition.

Abstract: A paint composition comprises (A) a binder component and (B) a rheology control agent, the rheology control agent (B) comprising a reaction product of (b1) a polyisocyanate compound, (b2) a primary monoamine having a number average molecular weight of 300 or less, and (b3) a polyether amine having a number average molecular weight of more than 300 but less than 6000.

Abstract: Fine metal particles of any one of Ag, Cu or Zn having a dispersing agent that is coordinated on the surfaces thereof, the dispersing agent having an acid value and an amine value which are both in a range of 0 to 20 mgKOH/g (wherein when either the acid value or the amine value is 0, the other one is not 0), and a dispersion solution in which the fine metal particles are dispersed. The fine metal particles and the dispersion solution containing the fine metal particles can be diluted with various kinds of solvents of either the water type or the organic type, and feature excellent dispersion property even after having been diluted.

Abstract: A discharge system includes a mixing vessel and a feedstock input in fluid communication with the mixing vessel. A solvent input is in fluid communication with the mixing vessel. A discharge output is in fluid communication with an outlet of the mixing vessel to discharge effluent. A method for generating turbulence on a liquid surface within a discharge system includes supplying a mixing vessel with feedstock fluid and solvent fluid to generate a liquid mixture and a gas pocket in the mixing vessel. The method includes supplying an impinging solvent fluid through a nozzle extending from a first end of the mixing vessel to generate a roiling surface at an interface between the gas pocket and the liquid mixture and permit uptake of gas from the gas pocket into the liquid mixture.

Abstract: An ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer with a high degree of cross-linking and a method of preparing the same are provided, by controlling a temperature and polymerization heat in an autoclave reactor during polymerization, even when a reduced amount of a cross-linking agent is used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition comprising an organic functional material having a molecular weight of at most 5,000 g/mol and a first organic solvent selected from the group consisting of terpene, terpenoid, and combination of any of these, as well as to the use of the ink composition, an electronic device prepared by using the ink composition and method for preparing/fabricating thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass-fibre- and/or carbon-fibre-reinforced polycarbonate compositions having improved flowability coupled with good heat resistance and to articles of manufacture produced from said compositions, in particular those from the thin wall applications sector, for example housing parts for ultrabooks or smartphones. The compositions comprise at least one saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid having a chain length of 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one ester of these monocarboxylic acids based on glycerol and/or diglycerol.

Abstract: A primer composition and a copper foil substrate using the same are provided. The primer composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon resin and a compound having three or more carbon-carbon double bonds, wherein a molar ratio of the hydrocarbon resin to the compound having three or more carbon-carbon double bonds is 1:0.2 to 1:10.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for producing a multimodal polyethylene composition comprising the steps of at least partially melting a first polyethylene resin (A) having a viscosity average molecular weight My of equal to or more than 700 kg/mol to equal to or less than 10,000 kg/mol and a density of equal to or more than 920 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 in a first homogenizing device, at least partially melting a second polyethylene resin (B) having a Mw of equal to or more than 50 kg/mol to less than 700 kg/mol, and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 in a second homogenizing device, combining the at least partially molten first polyethylene resin (A) with the at least partially molten second polyethylene resin (B) in said second homogenizing device, compounding the combined first polyethylene resin (A) and second polyethylene resin (B) in said second homogenizing device to form a multimodal polyethylene composition, wherein the multimo

Abstract: The present invention provides a phase change material composition comprising an ester of a linear alcohol which has at least 4 carbon atoms and a linear carboxylic acid which has at least 4 carbon atoms, wherein the total number of carbon atoms in the ester is in the range from 13 to 31. The invention also provides products including the phase change material composition and methods of regulating temperature.

Abstract: Process for preparing polymers comprising S-vinylthioalkanol as monomer by radical polymerization, the polymerization being carried out in aqueous solution, with the proviso that no N-vinylpyrrolidone as monomer is used for preparing the polymers, and also polymers prepared by such processes. Copolymer consisting of S-vinyl-2-thioethan-1-ol and one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and vinylphosphonic acid. Mixtures, preferably aqueous compositions, comprising polymers or copolymers. Use of polymers, copolymers, or aqueous compositions as concrete plasticizers, wetting agents, in cosmetics, as adhesive constituent, in emulsion polymerization, for metal surface treatment, in coatings applications, in paints, in laundry detergents, in washing detergents, as encapsulating material or as enveloping material.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol-based printing ink composition, comprising a colorant (E), a medium and a polyurethane urea resin (D) obtained by reacting a polyol (A), a diisocyanate (B) and a chain extender (C), wherein the polyol (A) comprises a polyester polyol (A0) having a repeating unit derived from a saturated hydroxycarboxylic acid having a side chain, and the medium comprises an alcohol (F), wherein the proportion of the alcohol (F) is at least 50% by weight relative to a value of 100% by weight for the total medium. Accordingly, the invention provides a printing ink comprising an alcohol having minimal environmental impact as the main component of the ink medium, the ink exhibiting excellent colorant dispersibility and storage stability, and having excellent re-solubility during long runs.

Abstract: A proppant includes a particle present in an amount of from 90 to 99.5 percent by weight and a polymeric coating disposed about the particle and present in an amount of from 0.5 to 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the proppant. The polymeric coating includes the reaction product of an acrylate copolymer and an isocyanate. The acrylate copolymer includes styrene units and has a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 500 mg KOH/g. A method of forming the proppant includes the steps of combining the acrylate copolymer and the isocyanate to react and form the polymeric coating and coating the particle with the polymeric coating to form the proppant.

Abstract: A mixed coating material includes: a cold curing resin that undergoes reaction curing at normal room temperature; and a particulate fluororesin. The constituent ratio of the particulate fluororesin in a coating film that is a cured state of the mixed coating material is 43 wt % or more and 82 wt % or less. A wing includes a non-water-repellent coating film that forms an outermost layer in a water droplet impact region in a leading edge portion of the wing; and a water-repellent coating film that is formed of the mixed coating material and that forms an outermost layer in a water-repellent region adjacent to the water droplet impact region P. An anti-icing system includes the wing and a heating unit that heats the water droplet impact region.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel polyolefin modified with a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound containing no harmful halogen atoms such as chlorine, and an adhesive composition between a polyolefin substrate and an inorganic substrate such as a glass substrate. A polyolefin modified with a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound (C) having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound (B) at the side chain of an acid-modified polyolefin (A).

Abstract: To provide a coating material composition capable of forming a cured film free from flooding or color separation and excellent in weather resistance, as well as a solvent-based coating material, an aqueous coating material, a powder coating material and a coated article, using such a composition.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.

Abstract: Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester and methods for making epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester. The epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is prepared from a fatty acid alkyl ester starting material comprising at least one of mono-unsaturated and di-unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester molecules in a combined amount of at least 85 weight percent. Such epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters can be employed in plasticizer compositions, either alone or in combination with other plasticizers, such as epoxidized natural oils. Such plasticizers in turn may be used in the formation of polymeric compositions.

Abstract: Method of making a composite material by paste polymerization, by forming an emulsion of at least one polymerizable monomer in an aqueous material, polymerizing the emulsion to provide a latex containing particles of polymer, in which the polymer has a glass transition temperature above 65° C., adding nanoparticles to the latex, the nanoparticles having at least one dimension in the range 0.5 to 200 nm, and spray-drying the latex. The at least one polymerizable monomer contains vinyl chloride.

Abstract: Compositions useful for improving the adhesion of coating compositions, such as dielectric film-forming compositions, include a hydrolyzed poly(alkoxysilane). These compositions are useful in methods of improving the adhesion of coating compositions to a substrate.

Abstract: A film includes a vinyl chloride-based resin, a modified epoxidized vegetable oil having a multimer mass content of 5 to 50 %, an aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound with not more than 10 carbon atoms having a molecular weight-average of 200 to 1000, and a polyester-based compound having a molecular weight-average of 3000 to 10000, in which a mixture of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil and the aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound is compounded in a mass ratio of 30 to 50 parts based on 100 parts of the vinyl chloride-based resin, a content of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil in the mixture of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil and the aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound is 30 to 70 % by mass, and the polyester-based compound is compounded in a mass ratio of 5 to 15 parts based on 100 parts of the vinyl chloride-based resin.

Abstract: An inkjet printing process including forming an image by superposing two or more kinds of inks, wherein the two or more kinds of inks contain (A) an ink containing at least a first coloring material, a non-aqueous solvent, a non-aqueous resin, and a water-soluble resin having an amino group, and (B) an ink containing at least a second coloring material, a non-aqueous solvent, and a nitrogen-containing graft copolymer having a polyester side chain, and a non-aqueous ink set containing the ink (A) and the ink (B).

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread comprising: a diene rubber; a silica having an N2SA of from 194 to 225 m2/g and a CTAB of from 180 to 210 m2/g; and a polysiloxane represented by the average composition formula of formula (1) and contained in an amount of from 1 to 20 mass % with respect to the quantity of silica. (A)a(B)b(C)c(D)d (R1)3SiO(4-2a-b-c-d-e)/2. Also provided is a pneumatic tire having tire treads formed using the rubber composition.

Abstract: A modifying agent includes an acrylic copolymer containing an acrylic acid ester monomer unit, a methacrylic acid ester monomer unit, a monomer unit of a compound represented by Formula (1), and a cationic monomer unit: wherein, in the formula, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2, R3, and R4 are hydrogen atoms or organic groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in which hydrogen does not exist in carbon adjacent to a double bond; R5 is an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in which hydrogen does not exist in carbon adjacent to a double bond; X2 is a hydrogen atom; Y is or —O—; and n is 1 or 0.

Abstract: Low glass transition temperature polyamide oligomers or telechelic polyamides are formed from monomers forming tertiary amide linkages. These polyamides can be used with co-reactants to form high molecular weight or crosslinked polymers with desirable polyamide properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition, containing a) 5 to 99 wt % of a block copolymer, which is constructed of hard blocks (A) made of vinyl aromatic monomers and one or more random soft blocks (B) of non-hydrogenated or hydrogenated block copolymer materials made of dienes and vinyl aromatic monomers, b) 1 to 95 wt % of a plasticizer having a higher polarity than white oil and a lower polarity than dinonyl adipate, c) 0 to 50 wt % of a polyolefin, and d) 0 to 60 wt % of additives, has advantageous properties in regard to processability.

Abstract: The Michael reaction is employed, for example, to condense methyl acrylate with diethyl malonate to prepare the corresponding tetra-ester. Subsequent reaction with primary amines followed by thermal condensation results in spiroimides. A similar series of reaction steps can be performed starting with malonamides.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion including contacting a resin dissolved in a solvent with an absorbent glass that binds the solvent to produce a latex emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation activated device comprises a property changing material and at least one functionalized fullerene that upon irradiation of the functionalized fullerenes with electromagnetic radiation of one or more frequencies a thermally activated chemical or physical transformation occurs in the property changing material. The thermal activated transformation of the property changing material is triggered by the heating or combustion of the functionalized fullerenes upon their irradiation. The device can include a chemical agent that is embedded in the property changing material and is released when the material is heated by the functionalized fullerenes upon irradiation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing which shows good print density, printability, and laminatability even in gravure printing using a shallow cylinder. The organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing mainly includes a pigment; binder resin; and an organic solvent. The pigment includes at least one of an organic pigment and an inorganic pigment. The binder resin includes polyurethane resin. A solution obtainable by dissolving 30 parts by mass of the polyurethane resin in 70 parts by mass of the organic solvent has a viscosity of 100 to 500 mPa·s/25° C. The concentrated ink composition has a viscosity of 10 to 1000 mPa·s/25° C. and has a viscosity in gravure printing of 12 to 23 s/25° C. in terms of the efflux time from a Zahn cup #3.

Abstract: A method for preparing poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate) copolymer includes reacting (i) poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate) oligomers, wherein the oligomers comprise at least one polymer residue derived from a polyethylene terephthalate component and a quencher, with (ii) a chain extender under conditions sufficient to form the poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate) copolymer.

Abstract: A composite of an adhesive film contains a thermoplastic elastomer selected from rubber-based thermoplastic elastomer or rubber series material, polyethylene-based coupling agent or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)-based coupling agent, montan wax, and fatty acid esters with pentaerythritol having five to nine carbons. The adhesive film is typically useful to produce footwear by molding a shoe sole in a mold, and thus, not requiring the conventional labor-consuming and hazardous processes, such as cleaning, primer coating, and bonding processes, to separately produce an outsole, a midsole, and an upper, and then binding together to manufacture a shoe.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an anti-tampering composition for use with capsules and corks of a wine closure or other good or article, including a composition comprising a natural wax and an ink present in the natural wax, the composition being suitable for printing on various substrates and having high stability, and having at least 60 wt % natural wax based on the total weight of the composition. Also provided are methods of detecting exposure of an article or good to elevated temperatures, and methods of making an anti-tampering system for a good or article such as a beverage bottle capsule or cork.

Abstract: A solvent borne brushable coating composition having improved sag resistance and process for using the same are provided. The composition includes a crosslinkable component having one or more polymers having two or more crosslinkable groups a crosslinking component comprising one or more crosslinking agents having crosslinking groups; and a sag control agent of polyurea in drying oil. When a layer a pot mix resulting from mixing of the crosslinkable and crosslinking components is brush applied over a substrate, it has high sag resistance, low brush drag while providing desired coating properties, such as high gloss and rapid cure even under ambient conditions. The solvent borne brushable coating compositions is well suited for use in automotive refinish applications as well as direct-to-metal industrial applications, such as construction and transportation equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alcohols and in particular to C4 to C15 alcohols that are used in the production of esters.

Abstract: In pretreating a pyridine ring-containing chelate resin which is used in the step for adsorption and collection of a heavy metal ion and a bromide ion derived from a catalyst from the oxidation reaction mother liquid in the process of producing an aromatic carboxylic acid, there may occur phenomena such as swelling of the resin, heat generation of the resin, and air bubbles generation, thereby causing fracture and deterioration of the resin. As a first treatment, Br? conversion, under a certain condition, of a pyridine ring-containing chelate resin with an aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid is performed, and then as a second treatment, replacement with acetic acid solvent is performed, thereby making it possible to prevent fracture and deterioration of the resin.

Abstract: Described is a solvent-based pigmented coating composition comprising (A) at least one binder comprising at least one acrylate polymer, polyurethane polymer, or a polyester, (B) at least one crosslinking agent selected from the group of the blocked polyisocyanates and amino resins, (C) at least one pigment, and (D) at least one organic solvent selected from the group of alkyl acetates or alkyl monoglycol ethers, wherein alkyl is n-pentyl or n-hexyl, and wherein the solids content of the coating composition is at least 35% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of green coalescents comprising monoesters obtained from direct or indirect esterification of vegetable oil fatty acids and fusel oil alcohols. The fatty acids used in the present invention have 6 to 22 carbon atoms and can be either saturated or unsaturated.

Abstract: Light-weight and/or low density paint and coating formulations that yield light-weight coatings which exhibit advantageous durability and wear resistance, including golf club shafts incorporating such paint and coating formulations.